JP2016538784A - Protective cover for mobile devices - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a protective cover for a mobile device, in particular for a mobile phone or a tablet computer, the protective cover comprising a protective element (14, 15), the protective element (14, 15) being substantially flat, Having a contour extending across the contour of the device, having a non-rigid peripheral region and an elastic retaining element (2), in particular an elastic retaining element made of rubber material, each retaining element (2) being substantially The holding element (2) is generally linear in shape, so that when the mobile device is introduced into the protective cover, the holding element (2) extends in a manner that the holding element extends diagonally across the corner area of the mobile device. Located on the contact side, thereby securing the portable device to the contact side on the back side of the portable device. [Selection] Figure 2b

Description

  The present invention is an invention in the field of protective devices, and in particular, an invention in the field of protective covers for portable devices such as mobile phones and tablet PCs.

  Mobile devices such as mobile phones, such as smartphones or tablet computers, are everyday items that many people carry and use almost constantly. It is therefore necessary to protect these relatively expensive devices using corresponding bags or covers and ensure that all possible functions of the device are accessible and easy to use. In addition, the fashionable and aesthetic requirements are greatly increasing, which affects the functional and technical aspects such as the selection of appropriate materials and the mounting of portable devices.

  It is a general object of the present invention to provide a cover or protective cover that meets most or completely the requirements imposed on a protective cover for portable devices. This protective case should partially or completely avoid the known cover problems. This object is achieved in a general manner by the subject matter of the independent claims of this patent. Other exemplary embodiments, as well as particularly advantageous embodiments, will become apparent from the dependent claims of this patent and the entire disclosure of this document.

  A protective case for a mobile device according to the invention, in particular for a mobile phone or a tablet computer, comprises a protective element, the protective element features a substantially flat shape, and the protective element has a contour that protrudes beyond the contour of the mobile device Is featured. The protective element features a flexible edge. The protective cover further comprises an elastic holding element, in particular an elastic holding element made from a rubber material, whereby each elastic holding element has a substantially linear shape. The holding element is arranged on the contact side of the protective element in such a way that the holding device is inserted into the protective cover in an oblique manner in the corner area of the portable device, so that the portable device is placed behind the portable device. Secure to the contact side. Furthermore, the holding element can access the mobile device and in particular its user interface, for example its display screen and / or touch screen, etc. with the mobile device and in particular its user interface, for example its display screen and / or touch screen, Preferably it matches the portable device in a fully usable way.

  Instead of a mobile phone, in particular a smartphone or tablet computer, the cover can also be designed to accommodate other portable devices such as MP3 players, dictation recorders. The portable device is preferably a hand-held type, which is also called a “portable device”.

  Due to the fact that the contour of the protective element protrudes beyond the contour of the mobile device, and by securing the mobile device to the corner area, the protective cover according to the present invention removes the mobile device from the protective cover for use or operation. Without removal, mobile devices of different sizes and various contours, for example mobile phones, can be used advantageously.

  Depending on the embodiment, the flexible edge does not necessarily have to be confined to the edge region, but can extend, for example, over one third or one half of the contour surface. The flexible edge can in particular form part of the contact surface, on which the back side of the portable device inserted into the protective cover is placed. Furthermore, the entire protective element can be soft or flexible.

  The protective cover and in particular its protective elements are also called “covers”.

  The terms “inside” and “outside” are used in this document with respect to insertion and, where appropriate, with respect to a closed cover. In the case of an inserted mobile device, the inner surface faces the mobile device, for example in contact with it, while the outer surface faces away from the mobile device.

  The holding elements are also expressed as “holders” in their entirety. The holder can be composed of an elastic band, a cord or a thread, such as a rubber band or an elastic tape.

  Flexibility is also referred to as “soft” and flexible material is therefore referred to as “soft material”. In addition to the edges, the entire protective element can be particularly flexible or soft. The terms “soft” or “flexible” are to be understood here as being deformable with a small force, in particular with a force applied easily by a person. It is possible to arbitrarily have some degree of dimensional stability without the action of such external forces, ie basically under the influence of only gravity.

  Also, “flexible” or “soft” in this concept means that a flexible material or a soft material, especially without technical force such as a hinge, without breaking its structure and / or optics, without great force. It also means that it can be folded, folded and / or rolled by hand without tools.

  In one embodiment, the protective cover comprises four holding elements, which are arranged in a rectangular profile for obliquely hanging over the four corner areas of the mobile device.

  Mobile devices typically have a relatively large bottom area or a relatively large contour shape compared to their thickness or height, as is the case with ordinary mobile phones, smartphones and tablet PCs. Preferably three of the four holding elements are sufficient to secure the portable device.

  In one embodiment, the protective element comprises a front part and a back part and can be moved relative to each other by folding, folding and / or rounding the front part and the back part in particular. In the configuration in which the protective cover is closed, the front portion and the rear portion are overlapped, and the portable device is surrounded like a sandwich between the front portion and the rear portion with the portable device inserted. Thereby, the contact surface is formed by the inside of the back part. The movement can take place especially along the line. The flexible edge zone can then form part of the back or the entire back. Furthermore, the front part may be fully or partially flexible.

  In such an embodiment comprising a front part and a back part, it is advantageous that the contour protrudes at least beyond the back part, and usually the contours of the front part and the back part respectively protrude beyond the contour of the mobile device.

  The shape and in particular the contour of the protective cover is preferably adapted to the contour of the mobile device. Typically, the protective cover has a generally rectangular profile in an open configuration as well as a closed configuration. In particular, the folding, folding and / or rolling movements can be performed along long or narrow sides.

  In one embodiment, the front and back portions are at least substantially laid flat on top of each other because the front portion can move at least about 360 degrees relative to the back portion from a closed configuration. This relative position is also called a “back-to-back” position.

  In one embodiment, the protective cover comprises a locking device for closing the protective cover, particularly a locking device comprising a button, snap fastener, hook, string, elastic band, hook-and-loop tape, zipper, and / or magnet.

  In one embodiment, the protective element features two layers in the form of an outer layer and an inner layer, one on top of the other, at least one of the outer layer and the inner layer being a flexible soft material, in particular tissue, cloth, textile Or composed of leather. In this case, in particular the edge zone of the layer is flexible.

  In one embodiment, the protective element comprises a dimensionally stable intermediate layer arranged between the outer layer and the inner layer, in particular inserted, incorporated, glued, sewn or ironed. A dimensionally stable interlayer is used to obtain dimensional stability or to obtain strength. The dimensionally stable intermediate layer is so stable and rigid that it extends across the entire surface of the outer and inner layers if it cannot be easily deformed by hand as described above. It is preferable not to do so, but at least the flexible edge or larger area is also omitted. However, if the dimensionally stable intermediate layer is still flexible enough to be easily deformable by hand, the dimensionally stable intermediate layer should extend substantially entirely or across the entire area. Can do. An arbitrary dimensionally stable intermediate layer can be composed of, for example, adhesive interlining, plastic, corrugated board, metal or these materials, and / or combinations of similar materials.

  In one embodiment, the protective element comprises a flexible intermediate layer, the flexible intermediate layer being composed in particular of a fleece, cotton, or foam, the flexible intermediate layer being between the outer layer and the inner layer. , Especially inserted, assembled, glued, sewn or ironed. An arbitrary flexible intermediate layer is used especially for stuffing, but can also be used for dimensional stability, depending on the material and dimensions.

  In one embodiment, the flexible edge is assigned to the holding element and the corner area of the portable device. Move and release the flexible edge after removing the associated retaining element bridge in the associated corner area with the mobile device inserted or by stretching the associated retaining element while maintaining the bridge Can be flipped apart, folded apart, and / or rolled apart, allowing access to a part of the back side of the mobile device with the flexible edge moved, especially visually accessible .

  With such an embodiment, the mobile device, i.e. the smartphone, does not have to remove the mobile device from the protective cover in order to use the camera present in the mobile device, and any hole or hole to ensure optical access of the lens. The camera can be used without the need for clipping. Regarding the contour, the lens is usually placed near the corner of the portable device. Thus, for example, only one of the four holding elements, i.e. the holding element over the corner with the lens, is removed for use. The protective cover ensures mechanical protection of the lens when the camera is not used. In this case, the edge is large enough to reach from the edge of the protective element covering the lens. The flexible edge has, for example, a triangular outline and constitutes the corner area of the protective element. After removal of the associated holding element, the holding element can be pivoted, for example, diagonally or folded backwards, thus exposing the lens. Depending on the specific location of the lens on the back side of the portable device, the corner area can also be moved away without removing the holding element, which is stretched accordingly.

  As a further alternative, various holding elements can be arbitrarily removed and then various edges, for example the left corner area or the right corner area, can be moved away. Furthermore, it is possible arbitrarily to remove two or more holding elements, for example two adjacent holding elements, and then move a larger area of the protective element away, for example parallel to one of its edges. In order to securely fix and hold the portable device, it is possible to provide an elastic lateral band that can be hung on the portable device as needed, for example, to be fixed horizontally.

  In one embodiment, the protective element has one or more accessory holding element (s), in particular one or more elastic tab (s) or straps on the outside and / or inside to accommodate the accessory element. (Multiple).

  The accessory holding element (s) can be specifically designed to accommodate the cylindrical accessory element parallel to one edge of the inserted portable device. With this method, the accessory element can be used as an element that is inclined with respect to the position of the lecture table in the state in which the protective cover is inclined with the portable device inserted. Thus, the accessory holding element (s) can accommodate the accessory element small on the one hand, and on the other hand can tilt the mobile device via the accessory element on a horizontal surface such as a table, ie install the portable device in a lecture platform position. Can perform dual functions. The accessory element can be, for example, a lipstick or a lip balm and is thus conveniently housed small.

  Other aspects and arbitrary embodiments are as follows. That is, a cover (1) for a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a tablet, and an MP3 is disclosed, and the holder for the mobile device is made of an elastic band or a string such as a rubber ring or an elastic band, and the object is It is fixed. The object can in particular be a mobile device.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the cover is composed of two superimposed layers, an outer layer and an inner layer.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the outer layer is composed of tissue, cloth, fabric, leather or other flexible material.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the inner layer is composed of tissue, cloth, fabric, leather or other flexible material.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that another intermediate layer is inserted, incorporated, glued, ironed or similarly included for stable sizing or strength. To do.

  In one embodiment, the cover is inserted, incorporated, glued, ironed, or similar, with an additional intermediate layer composed of a flexible filler material, such as fleece, cotton, or foam. It is characterized by that.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that it is disposed diagonally across the corner of the portable device to secure the elastic band or string.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the holder is placed diagonally across the corner and is otherwise glued, stitched and / or secured at the end.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that one or more compartments for credit cards or the like are incorporated inside or outside the cover.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that one or more tabs are incorporated on the outside or inside of the cover, for example for key chains, snap hooks, or for fastening objects such as lipsticks. The snap hook can be used to fix the protective cover to a part of clothing, for example, a belt loop of a trouser, particularly with the mobile device inserted.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that it can incorporate one or more compartments on the outside or the inside, which can be closed with buttons, snap fasteners, hooks, hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers, or the like.

  In one embodiment, the cover opens the front side of the closed cover and can be folded 360 degrees so that the front side of the cover is placed back to back on the back side of the cover.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the end of the holder is fixed or covered by a ribbon or the like.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the edge of the cover is surrounded by tape, an edge, or decorative stitches.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the outermost layer with the innermost layer is inverted at the edges.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the contact surface of the cover is larger than the portable device and thus the surface of the holder is surrounded. In this case, the contour of the contact surface represents the contour.

  In one embodiment, the cover is characterized in that the front side of the closed cover and the back side of the closed cover are closed by using buttons, snap fasteners, hooks, strings, elastic bands, hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers or magnets, etc. To do.

Exemplary Embodiments Exemplary embodiments of a cover or protective cover according to the present invention are described in further detail below with reference to the figures.

a-b. FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a protective cover or cover according to one embodiment in a front view and a rear view in a closed configuration. a-b. FIG. 2 schematically shows a protective cover or cover according to one embodiment in a front view and a rear view of an open configuration. FIG. 3 schematically illustrates an exemplary internal structure of a protection element of the same embodiment. a-b. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a change between an open structure and a closed structure of the same embodiment. a-b. FIG. 6 schematically shows a protective cover or cover according to another embodiment in a front view and a rear view in a closed configuration. a-b. FIG. 6 schematically shows a protective cover or cover according to another embodiment in a front view and a rear view of the open configuration. a-b. FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a change between an open configuration and a closed configuration of another embodiment. FIG. 1 b schematically shows the application of a protective cover according to the embodiment according to FIG. 1 a and below. Fig. 5a schematically shows the application of a protective cover according to Fig. 5a and other embodiments according to the following.

  1a and 1b schematically show a protective cover or cover according to one embodiment in a front and back view in a closed configuration or in a closed state. The protective cover comprises a front part 15 and a rear part 14 which have basically the same size, in particular basically the same contour. In the closed state shown, the front portion 15 and the back portion 14 are overlaid and essentially coincide. The opening and closing of the protective cover, i.e. the change between the open and closed configuration, takes place here along a narrow side (shorter side). The locking device shown also comprises an optional locking device 16 in the form of a tightly sewed belt, for example with a push button.

  FIG. 2a shows the protective cover of FIGS. 1 and 1b in an inverted and open configuration, with the back portion 14 inverted flat by 180 degrees as opposed to the closed configuration.

  The flat protective element of the protective cover is surrounded by the peripheral belt 12 and, in addition or alternatively, there can be decorative stitching and / or edging. In this figure, the outer layer 3 of the protective element can be seen, for example composed of fine leather, cloth, fabric or other textile material.

  Further, for example, one or more compartments 10 are incorporated into the back portion 14 to hold essentially flat objects such as admission tickets, credit cards, banknotes, coins. For example, in the area of the locking device 16, the tab or loop 9 is further arranged to accommodate or attach other objects or accessory elements and / or articles such as lipstick. Similarly, for example, snap hooks can additionally or alternatively exist. The tab or strap 9 can accommodate a corresponding cylindrical object, in particular a lipstick, in such a way that it is aligned parallel to one edge of the protective cover, so that the portable device received in the protective cover It can be used to position diagonally.

  FIG. 2b corresponds to FIG. 2a, the difference being that FIG. 2b shows an internal view corresponding to FIG. 2a.

  The holding element for the mobile device is formed by an elastic cord, cord or belt 2, which is slanted in the corner area of the front part and thus features a rhombus shape together in plan view And In an alternative embodiment, the holding element can also feature, for example, a hexagonal or octagonal shape together with the portable device. The elastic string, band or cord 2 should be joined to the protective element, for example by gluing and / or sewing. Thereby, the entire contact area or contour of the protective element or protective cover is larger than the total contact area or contour of the mobile device, so that the entire circumference protrudes. The protrusion can consist entirely or partly of the band 12.

  In the illustration of FIG. 2b, the inner layer 4 of the protective element is visible, the upper surface of which forms a contact surface on which to place the inserted mobile device.

  The end of the holding element 2 is fixed and covered with an arbitrary ribbon 11.

  Furthermore, inside the front part, one or more compartments 8 are arbitrarily incorporated, designed with arbitrary compartments 10 for accommodating basically flat objects such as admission tickets, credit cards, banknotes etc. It is.

  Furthermore, an arbitrary elastic lateral band 20 is provided on the inner layer 4 (contact surface), the lateral band 20 hangs diagonally on the contact surface, the function of which will be further described below.

  FIG. 3 shows schematically by way of example a possible structure of the protective element of the protective cover, as a protective cover, or in particular a sandwich in basically matched layers.

  The outer layer 3 and the inner layer 4 are made of a flexible material or a soft material as shown above. Between the outer layer 3 and the inner layer 4, a (first) intermediate layer 5 and a (second) intermediate layer 6 are arranged. The (first) intermediate layer 6 is composed of an adhesive interlining or, for example, a plastic foil, ensuring a certain dimensional stability of the protective cover. The (second) intermediate layer 6 is soft or flexible and is made of fleece, cotton, foam or the like. The (second) intermediate layer 6 is preferably flexible or easily bent in the thickness direction, and is mainly used as a cushioning material. In the embodiment shown, the (first) intermediate layer 5 extends over the entire area. The (first) intermediate layer 5 is dimensioned in such a way that its rigidity is easily easily deformed by hand as described above and below.

  4a and 4b show the change between the open and closed configurations of the protective cover by folding the front face 15 360 degrees so that in the open or folded open configuration (FIG. 4b) The part 15 and the back part 14 are placed “back to back” on top of each other.

  The advantageous use with respect to the camera of a portable device becomes more apparent from FIGS. 2b and 4b. The lens of the camera is considered to be placed in the corner area of the portable device, for example, in the upper left corner of FIG. 4b. In order to be exposed to use the lens and thus make the lens visually accessible, only the designated holding element 2 (in this example the upper left holding element) has to be removed, The corner bridge to be raised must be raised. The corresponding corner area of the back surface 14 is then easily folded by hand, thus exposing the lens without removal from the protective cover (see also FIG. 8). However, in an alternative embodiment, if the (first) intermediate layer 5 according to FIG. 3 is too hard for this, the corresponding corner region can be separated from the (first) intermediate layer 5. As indicated above, depending on the lens arrangement, it is also possible to reach the lens without removing the associated holding element using elastic stretch.

  FIGS. 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b and 7a, 7b show views of another embodiment corresponding to FIGS. 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b and 4a, 4b, where opening and closing is the longer side of the protective element (longer On the side).

  Moving and separating the back corners shown above is particularly appropriate for portable devices with optical lenses located in the corners. In other portable devices, such as some tablet computers as well as some mobile phones, in contrast, the lens is centered on one lateral edge, for example a short lateral edge of a rectangular outline. Here the lens cannot be exposed by rounding the corners diagonally for use. In this case, an additional elastic band 20 can be provided, the function of which will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

  The transverse band 20 can basically be composed of the same material as the holding element 2 and in particular can have similar mechanical properties, but is preferably wider. When the mobile device is inserted, the horizontal band 20 is usually disposed between the back side of the mobile device and the contact area (when the camera of the mobile device is not used). To expose the lens used, the bridge between the two adjacent corners (upper right on the narrow side in the example of FIG. 8) is removed. Subsequently, since the horizontal band 20 is temporarily hung on the portable device, the horizontal band 20 is placed horizontally on the portable device. After removing the bridge between two adjacent corners, a larger partial area of the back side can be moved away, eg, folded away or rolled away. The two remaining holding elements 2 (lower left on the narrow side in the example of FIG. 8) ensure that the camera or lens is held or fixed in the protective cover while in use with the transverse band 20. If the lens is no longer needed, the fixing of the mobile device with the transverse band can be canceled and can be carried out alone with the holding element 2.

FIG. 9 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 8 for another embodiment of the protective cover.

Claims (10)

A protective cover for a mobile device, in particular a mobile phone or a tablet computer,
A protective element (14, 15), wherein the protective element (14, 15) has a substantially flat shape, and the protective element (14, 15) has a contour projecting beyond the contour of the portable device; A protective element (14, 15), wherein the protective element (14, 15) comprises a flexible edge;
An elastic holding element (2), in particular an elastic support element composed of a rubber material, each of the elastic holding elements (2) essentially having a linear shape, and the holding element (2) When the portable device is inserted into the protective cover, it is arranged on the contact side surface of the protective element (14, 15) in a manner that hangs diagonally around the corner area of the portable device, so that the portable device is A protective cover comprising an elastic retaining element (2) fixed to the contact side on the back side of the device.   The protective cover comprises four holding elements (2), the four holding elements (2) being arranged in a rectangular outline for obliquely hanging over the four corner areas of a portable device. Protective cover as described.   Said protective element (14, 15) comprises a front part (15) and a back part (14), with the front part (15) and said back part (14) being particularly folded, folded and / or rolled against each other. In the configuration in which the protective cover is closed, the front part (15) and the back part (14) are overlapped, and when the portable device is inserted, the front part (15) and the back part The protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the protective cover surrounds the portable device sandwiched between the portable device and the portable device.   Since the front portion (15) can move at least about 360 degrees relative to the back portion (14) from the closed configuration, the front portion (15) and the back portion (14) are at least substantially relative to each other. The protective cover according to claim 3, wherein the protective cover is placed flat on the top.   The protective cover comprises a locking device (16) for closing the protective cover, in particular a locking device comprising a button, snap fastener, hook, string, elastic band, hook-and-loop fastener tape, zipper and / or magnet. The protective cover according to claim 3 or 4.   Said protective element (14, 15) comprises two layers, one on top of the other in the form of an outer layer (3) and an inner layer (4), at least of said outer layer (3) and said inner layer (4) in the edge 6. Protective cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one is composed of a flexible soft material, in particular a tissue, cloth, fabric or leather.   The protective element (14, 15) is dimensionally stable, especially inserted, incorporated, glued or ironed between the outer layer (3) and the inner layer (4) Protective cover according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises an intermediate layer (5).   Said protective element (14, 15) comprises a flexible intermediate layer (6), said flexible intermediate layer (6) being composed in particular of fleece, cotton or foam, said flexible intermediate layer The layer (6) is arranged between the outer layer (3) and the inner layer (4), in particular inserted, incorporated, glued or ironed, characterized in that The protective cover according to 7.   A holding element (2) as well as a corner area of the portable device is assigned to the flexible edge, and when the portable device is inserted, the associated holding element removes the bridging of the associated corner area The flexible edge can be moved away after, or by stretching the associated holding element while maintaining the cross-linking, in particular flipping apart, folding away and / or rounding A part of the back side of the portable device can be accessed in a state of being moved away from the flexible edge, in particular visually accessible, since it can be separated. The protective cover according to any one of the above. Said protective element comprises one or more accessory holding element (s) (9) for accommodating accessory elements on the outside and / or inside, in particular one or more elastic tab (s) Or the protective cover of any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a strap (s).

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